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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Botany

606-202 Plant Diversity and Systematics

Credit Points:

18.75

Coordinator:

Dr G T Kraft

Prerequisite/s:

Biology 600-141 and 600-142 (Before 1996: 600-101). 606-201 is strongly recommended.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

39 lectures (three a week) and 52 hours practical work (4 hours a week), and up to three days of excursions

Objectives:

Students should gain a knowledge of:

  • the variety and classification of algae (micro- and macro) and land plants;

  • skills in plant identification; and

  • the concepts of modern phylogenetic analysis as bases for framing evolutionary hypotheses within and between major plant groups.

Content:

Algae: survey of major groups, anatomy and taxonomy. Liverwort, mosses and ferns. Gymnosperms. Flowering plants: evolution, classification and identification.

Assessment:

A 3-hour written examination at the end of semester and two 2-hour practical tests held during scheduled practical classes.
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